Print this page Applying for a Patent Online
John Andrew, P.E.
Course Outline
This online course describes the inventing process from idea conception to writing a patent application and filing it online at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. An example contract for outsourcing the patent manufacturing and sales to a company is also included. It is of great value to be innovative if you work in an industrial environment.
The course includes
a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding
of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course the attendee will:
- Practice writing a patent disclosure example;
- Define what a patent is;
- Make a patent search online;
- Practice writing a patent application;
- Examine a patent, “Prior Art” example;
- Examine a patent, “Background of the Invention” example;
- Examine a patent, “Summary of the Invention” example;
- Examine a patent, “Brief Description of the Drawings” example;
- Examine a patent, “Preferred Embodiments” example;
- Examine a patent, “Claims” example;
- Study examples of patent drawings;
- Learn how to file a patent application online;
- Understand the method for writing patents;
- Explore the information at the United States Patent Office web site;
- Read a chronological list of inventions from 1440 to 1958; and
- Invent a new and useful apparatus.
Intended Audience
The information will be especially useful to students, entrepreneurs, engineers, and innovators who want to search the US Patent library and apply for a patent.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendee of this course will be able to apply for a patent online.
Course
Introduction
Patents provide exclusive rights to manufacture and sell new products. Almost all products and enterprises must progress along an innovation path or they will be able to compete.
Course
Content
In this lesson, you are required to study the following course content in PDF format:
Please click on the above underlined hypertext to view, download or print the document for your study. Because of the large file size, we recommend that you first save the file to your computer by right clicking the mouse and choosing "Save Target As ...", and then open the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you still experience any difficulty in downloading or opening this file, you may need to close some applications or reboot your computer to free up some memory.
Course Summary
Making a patent search online and writing a patent disclosure are described. A method for writing a utility patent application and submitting it online is presented.
Existing items are improved and new items are created by combining and modifying items to meet a need.
Related Links
See the related continuing education course G186 “Inventing by the NCMR Method” at www.PDHonline.com.
Innovation Articles, Guides, and Newsletters at: www.inventors.com
The United States Patent and Trademark Office Home Page at www.uspto.gov
Provides links to information about all aspects pertaining to invention patents.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
